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Mortgage Per Diem Interest
Mortgage Per Diem Interest is the daily interest
charged on a mortgage loan. When a mortgage is taken out
or refinanced, the borrower typically doesn't make a
payment until the first of the following month. However,
interest accrues daily, and the borrower is responsible
for paying the interest for the number of days between
the loan closing and the end of the current month.
This is known as the per diem interest, and it is calculated by multiplying the loan amount by the interest rate and then dividing that by 365 (or 360 in some cases) to get the daily interest rate. The per diem interest is added to the borrower's closing costs and is paid at the time of loan closing.
Per Diem Interest Calculation
Loan Amount X Interest Rate = Total Interest Number of Days in a Year Daily Interest Cost Multiply by = The number of days owed Total per diem interest paid $100,000 3.00% $ 3,000 365 Days $ 8.22 X 16 Days = $ 131.51.
Loan Amount | X Interest Rate | = Total Interest | Number of Days in a Year | Daily Interest Cost | Multiply by | = The number of days owed | Total per diem interest paid |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$100,000 | 3.00% | $ 3,000 | 365 Days | $ 8.22 | X | 16 Days | = $ 131.51 |
Can I Avoid the Per Diem Interest Charge?
It's unlikely that a lender will pass on the per diem interest cost.
How Per Diem Interest Impacts Your VA Loan
A VA loan is one of the most beneficial home financing options for veterans and active-duty military personnel. Its advantages include no down payment requirement, low-interest rates, and relaxed credit score requirements. However, many borrowers are unaware of how per diem interest affects their mortgage payments.
Per diem interest refers to the daily interest on your VA loan from the closing date until the end of the month. The amount of per diem interest you owe depends on the principal balance of your loan and its annual percentage rate (APR). Essentially, it's like making an interest-only mortgage payment before you make your first actual payment.
The impact of per diem interest can be significant – it may add hundreds or thousands of dollars to your closing costs.
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Recommended Reading
Complete Guide to VA Mortgage Loans for Veterans
Deciding Whether a VA Loan is Good for You
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